Office of the state superintendent of education (OSSE) proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2022 to FY 2025 scholarships for opportunity and results (SOAR) act grant

This federal Project Grant award from the Department of Education provides $17.5 million to the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) from Fiscal Year 2022 through Fiscal Year 2025. The funding supports the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (CFOA #84.370), which aims to provide low-income parents in Washington, D.C. with expanded educational options for their children as part of broader K-12 school improvement efforts in the district.

OSSE will oversee the delivery of academic and student support services to dozens of public charter schools and organizations across Washington, D.C. through sub-awards for activities like scholarships, facilities upgrades, and academic programming. Notable sub-awardees include KIPP DC, Thurgood Marshall Academy, various public charter schools, and educational non-profits. The award also provides formula funding to support combined academic and student services at additional public charter schools and organizations serving Washington, D.C. students.